Scenario 22-1
At issue in a particular city vote is how much to spend, per person, on road repair next year. Among the 10,000 voters, 1,500 prefer to spend $300 per person, but no more; 2,800 prefer to spend $450 per person, but no more; 3,500 prefer to spend $800 per person, but no more; and 2,200 prefer to spend $1500 per person, but no more.
-Refer to Scenario 22-1.If there is a vote on whether to spend $800 per person or $1100 per person,the median voter will vote to spend
A) $800 per person and the voting outcome will be $800 per person.
B) $800 per person and the voting outcome will be $1100 per person.
C) $1100 per person and the voting outcome will be $800 per person.
D) $1100 per person and the voting outcome will be $1100 per person.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The median voter prefers $800 per person, and since $800 is less than $1100, the median voter will vote for $800, resulting in the outcome of $800 per person.

Scenario 22-1 At Issue in a Particular City Vote Is How Much